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“There is no doubt he is amassing them to use against our friends, against our allies, and against us,” Cheney said in August 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

This may be wishful thinking, as the end of the war is nowhere in sight and Russia is amassing more troops in the nearby town of Kupyansk.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

A company like X.AI, Munster said, could capitalize or build on the various areas of expertise Musk is amassing in other parts of his empire, such as with Tesla’s planned humanoid robot “Optimus.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2023

UW associate head coach and wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard is amassing game breakers galore.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2022

Judging that he worked hard enough for two, you bravely folded your arms, waiting for the fortune which he is amassing, and which you seem to consider yours.”

From Other People's Money by Gaboriau, Émile